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What significant event occurred approximately 13.8 billion years ago?
What significant event occurred approximately 13.8 billion years ago?
- The first galaxies began to form
- The end of the dark energy dominance
- The universe existed as a hot, dense, tiny state (correct)
- The formation of the solar system
What is believed to have formed first in the universe after 380,000 years?
What is believed to have formed first in the universe after 380,000 years?
- Galaxies
- Planets
- Stars (correct)
- Solar systems
During what time frame did the universe become dark energy dominated?
During what time frame did the universe become dark energy dominated?
- 5-6 billion years
- Over 13 billion years
- 1-2 billion years
- 9.8 billion years until the present (correct)
What does the Big Bang theory describe regarding the universe's evolution?
What does the Big Bang theory describe regarding the universe's evolution?
What did Mbombo, the creator god from the Kuba people's story, do when experiencing pain?
What did Mbombo, the creator god from the Kuba people's story, do when experiencing pain?
In the Indian creation narrative, what is said to have been sacrificed to create the world?
In the Indian creation narrative, what is said to have been sacrificed to create the world?
What was created from the tears of happiness in the Ancient Egyptian mythology?
What was created from the tears of happiness in the Ancient Egyptian mythology?
Which branch of science is focused on understanding atmospheric processes and weather?
Which branch of science is focused on understanding atmospheric processes and weather?
What key aspect of the universe did the expansion after the Big Bang lead to?
What key aspect of the universe did the expansion after the Big Bang lead to?
Which scientific discipline examines the physical and biological properties of the oceans?
Which scientific discipline examines the physical and biological properties of the oceans?
What is the primary focus of geologists?
What is the primary focus of geologists?
What term describes the scientific study of the Earth's materials, including rocks and landscapes?
What term describes the scientific study of the Earth's materials, including rocks and landscapes?
What aspect of Earth Science examines changes in the oceans that can influence climate?
What aspect of Earth Science examines changes in the oceans that can influence climate?
How does the field of physical geology contribute to understanding the Earth?
How does the field of physical geology contribute to understanding the Earth?
What is the relationship between oceanography and climate change?
What is the relationship between oceanography and climate change?
Which field of science includes the study of Earth's physical materials and can apply to other planets?
Which field of science includes the study of Earth's physical materials and can apply to other planets?
What percentage of the universe is composed of dark energy?
What percentage of the universe is composed of dark energy?
What is the primary role of dark matter in the universe?
What is the primary role of dark matter in the universe?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the universe's composition?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the universe's composition?
How old is the universe believed to be?
How old is the universe believed to be?
What primarily forms stars in a galaxy?
What primarily forms stars in a galaxy?
What is the typical composition of baryonic matter in the universe?
What is the typical composition of baryonic matter in the universe?
What is a galaxy defined as?
What is a galaxy defined as?
Which element is NOT one of the three most abundant in the universe?
Which element is NOT one of the three most abundant in the universe?
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Study Notes
Astronomy
- Branch of science focused on celestial objects and the physical universe as a whole.
- Observed objects include the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars.
- Astronomers study positions, motions, and properties of celestial bodies; astrology attempts to connect these to earthly events.
Structure, Composition, and Age of the Universe
- The universe consists of all space, time, matter, and energy.
- Composed of approximately 4.6% baryonic matter (atoms, stars, galaxies), 24% cold dark matter, and 71.4% dark energy.
- Cold dark matter contributes to the gravitational stability of galaxies, while dark energy drives the universe's accelerating expansion.
- Three most abundant elements: Hydrogen, Helium, and Lithium.
- Stars form from gas and dust clouds; leftover materials may become planets, asteroids, or other celestial bodies.
Galaxies and Size of the Universe
- A galaxy is a massive cluster of billions of stars; superclusters encompass groups of galaxies.
- The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years old and may have a diameter of at least 91 billion light-years.
Our Place in the Universe
- Earth is part of a solar system, which is within the Milky Way galaxy.
Earth Science
- Discipline that studies Earth's materials, landscapes, water resources, and atmosphere.
- Includes the study of other planets and celestial bodies.
- Encompasses various branches such as geology, oceanography, and meteorology.
Geology
- Derived from Greek: "geo" (earth) and "logia" (study).
- Focuses on Earth's structure, materials, and processes affecting its surface.
- Geologists search for minerals, fuels, analyze natural hazards, and aim to protect the environment.
Oceanography
- Studies physical and biological properties of oceans, seas, and coastal environments.
- Oceans significantly influence weather patterns and climate change.
- Oceanographers seek sustainable resource development while mitigating human impacts.
Meteorology
- Concerned with atmospheric processes and phenomena, including weather and climate.
- Examines how atmospheric conditions determine Earth's weather patterns.
Evolution of the Universe (Big Bang Theory)
- Began 13.8 billion years ago with all matter and energy in a hot, dense state.
- As the universe cooled, matter gathered into clouds, forming stars after 380,000 years and galaxies after around 100 million years.
- From approximately 9.8 billion years onward, dark energy became dominant, leading to an accelerating expansion, finishing with the formation of the solar system.
Ancient Cosmologies
- Ancient Egyptians believed in multiple gods; the sun god Ra created order from chaos (Nu) and birthed celestial bodies.
- The Kuba mythology features creator god Mbombo, who created the sun, moon, and stars from his own pain.
- Indian creation narratives tell of gods sacrificing Purusha, the primal man, from whom the universe and its contrasts emerged.
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